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George Linberger

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George Linberger

Born

George Linberger

January 23, 1967 (age 57)

Akron, Ohio, United States

Other names

The Terminator

Statistics

Weight class

Heavyweight

Weight(s)

265 lb (120 kg)

Height

6 ft 3 in (191 cm)

Stance

Orthodox

Boxing record

Total fights

Wins

Wins by KO

Losses

Draws

No contests

American football career

Career information

High school:

Chardon (OH)

College:

Toledo

Position:

Offensive lineman/defensive lineman

Undrafted:

1990

Career history

* Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Career Arena League statistics

Games played:	12
Tackles:	7
Stats at ArenaFan.com

George "The Terminator" Linberger (born January 23, 1967) is a former college and professional American football player, a former professional boxer, and a current CEO and business owner^[1] focused on working with school-aged children with disabilities from Akron, Ohio.

Early life

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Linberger attended Chardon High School, where he was an all-conference, all-district, and all-state tight end. He was the team leader in receptions his junior and senior year. He also anchored the defensive line and was recruited by several division one programs before settling on the University of Toledo. He also excelled on the wrestling mat, where he compiled a 56-19 record during his high school career.^[2]

Football career

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Linberger played college football at the University of Toledo where he was a four-year starter.^[3] Linberger was a first team All-Mid-American Conference performer in 1989, team captain 1989, team MVP (1989) as well as a nominee for Mid-American conference player of the year. After graduation and going undrafted he was signed as a free agent by the Detroit Lions. He then was drafted by the WLAF's San Antonio Riders^[4] in the fifth round of the OL draft. He also played in the Arena Football League (AFL) during the 1994 season for the Las Vegas Sting^[5] and later played for the Ohio Valley Greyhounds of the Indoor Football League during their 2000 season.

Boxing career

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As a boxer, Linberger compiled a record of 29 wins, 9 losses, 1 draw and 1 no contest.^[6] Linberger won several minor belts during his career but his biggest victory was gaining revenge against Eric Esch for the NABC super heavyweight title. He also shared the ring with world heavyweight champion Nikolay Valuev,^[7] and European Champion Brian Nielsen.^{[citation needed]}

Post-retirement

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Linberger is the CEO of the LEAP and SOAR alternative programs located throughout Northeast Ohio that he oversees, owns, and operates . His schools work with students with Behavioral and Learning disabilities between eight locations that work with as many as 600 challenged students each year.^[8]

Linberger is married to Angel Linberger (Carl) and has two children: his daughter Ariel and his son George Jr.

Professional boxing record

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Source:^[9]

38 fights	29 wins	9 losses
By knockout	25	7
By decision	4	2

Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round	Date	Location	Notes
Loss	29-9-1	Joe Mesi	TKO	1 (10)	02/22/2007	Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester
Win	29-8-1	Eric Esch	SD	4 (4)	10/15/2005	Chapparells, Akron
Win	28-8-1	Jeff Yeoman	KO		03/24/2005	Chapparells, Akron
NC	27-8-1	Russell Chasteen	NC	1	07/30/2004	Freedom Hall State Fairground, Louisville
Win	27-8-1	Paul Phillips	KO		02/21/2004	Chapparells, Akron
Win	26-8-1	Kevin Tallon	TKO		01/17/2004	Radisson Hotel, Morgantown
Win	25-8-1	Gerald Armfield	KO		08/08/2003	Canal Park, Akron
Loss	24-8-1	Allen Smith	TKO		05/29/2003	Chapparells, Akron
Win	24-7-1	Gerald Moore	KO		04/26/2003	Delaware County Fairgrounds, Muncie
Win	23-7-1	Calvin Miller	TKO		08/09/2002	Cheaton's Bingo Hall, Akron
Win	22-7-1	Tim Ray	TKO	6 (12)	06/01/2002	Bel Air Community Center, Akron
Win	21-7-1	Kevin Tallon	TKO		03/15/2002	Bel Air Community Center, Akron
Win	20-7-1	Abdul Muhaymin	UD		12/06/2001	Akron
Loss	19-7-1	Nikolai Valuev	TKO		06/30/2001	Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City
Win	19-6-1	Brian Yates	PTS		04/05/2001	Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester
Loss	18-6-1	Troy Weida	TKO		11/18/2000
Loss	18-5-1	Eric Esch	TKO		03/04/2000	Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas
Draw	18-4-1	Mike McGrady	PTS		11/24/1999	St. John's Arena, Steubenville
Win	18-4	Mike DeVito	TKO		09/16/1999	Nashville
Win	17-4	Demetrius Liddell	KO		06/26/1999	Gallatin
Win	16-4	Marvin Hill	TKO		03/25/1999	Boot Scoot'n Saloon, Cuyahoga Falls
Win	15-4	Mike DeVito	TKO		01/14/1999	Jim Porter's, Louisville
Win	14-4	Wesley Smith	UD		11/27/1998	St. Joseph Hall, Akron
Loss	13-4	Brian Nielsen	TKO		09/04/1998	Kolding Hallen, Kolding
Win	13-3	James Holley	TKO		12/16/1997	Music City Mix Factory, Nashville
Win	12-3	Paul Dawson	TKO		12/02/1997	Music City Mix Factory, Nashville
Win	11-3	George Harris	TKO		10/07/1997	Nashville
Win	10-3	Moses Harris	KO		05/07/1996	Steubenville
Win	9-3	George Harris	TKO		04/27/1996	Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester
Loss	8-3	Patrick Freeman	TKO		08/03/1995	Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas
Win	8-2	Kevin Poindexter	TKO		07/27/1995
Win	7-2	James Holley	KO		06/29/1995	Louisville
Win	6-2	Moses Harris	TKO		06/08/1995	Silver Nugget, North Las Vegas
Win	5-2	Robert Curry	KO		06/01/1995	Louisville
Win	4-2	Ed Strickland	TKO		04/10/1993	Toledo
Loss	3-2	Jim Davis	PTS		03/28/1993	Metro Plex Center, Youngstown
Win	3-1	Mike Jones	TKO		02/26/1993	UAW Hall, Parma
Win	2-1	J R Nichols	TKO		01/15/1993	Seagate Convention Center, Toledo
Win	1–1	David Platt	TKO		08/19/1992	Toledo
Loss	0–1	Mike Owens	UD		05/01/1992	AJ Palumbo Center, Pittsburgh

Accomplishments

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1st team All Mid-American conference^[10]
Nicholson Award winner (Toledo MVP)^[11]
Nominee for the Vern Smith award (MAC MVP)^[12]

References

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^ "Admin". theleapprogram.net. KRG Education Services. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
^ "Fitch Matmen Lead in Meet". The Youngstown Daily Vindicator. Associated Press. 25 Feb 1984.
^ Berenger, John (September 1, 1986). "Rockets Seek Name Foe For '88 Opener". The Toledo Blade. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
^ "Linberger Back in Football Arena". The Toledo Blade. June 11, 1992. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
^ "Ex-UT player Linberger to play for Las Vegas". The Toledo Blade. Dec 16, 1993. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
^ "Boxing Record - George Linberger". boxrec.com.
^ "Twinsberg Teacher takes on Siberian Express". The Daily Sentinel. Associated Press. Jun 26, 2001. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
^ "Admin". theleapprogram.net. KRG Education Services. Retrieved 2 September 2021.
^ http://boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=007706&cat=boxer ^{[dead link‍]}
^ Junga, Steve (16 Nov 2000). "Ex-Rocket Goes from Gridiron to Ring". The Toledo Blade. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
^ "Rockets Honored". The Toledo Blade. Associated Press. Nov 22, 1989.
^ "Linberger, Dackin MVP candidates". The Toledo Blade. Nov 27, 1989. Retrieved 30 August 2021.

External links

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Paulk, Ralph (August 22, 1998). "Akron boxer going Danish". The Akron Beacon Journal – via Newspapers.com.
Reed, Tom (February 13, 2004). "Linberger looks to extend his boxing life". The Akron Beacon Journal – via Newspapers.com.
Boxing record for George Linberger from BoxRec (registration required)

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